Do it yourself

A prima facie look at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the programs and schemes announced/implemented so far by the government to achieve the SDGs ( see here ), and the performance of various state governments in achievement of these goals highlights some interesting points. For example, consider this— (a)    The 58 centrally sponsored schemes assigned to meeting of SDGs are apparently classified into three categories (i) Core Schemes (ii) Core of Core Schemes and (iii) other schemes. Almost all the Core and Core of the Core schemes are old and in operation since prior to the India committing itself to the SGDs in 2015. Some of these schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Mid Day Meals and PMGSY are more than 20yr old. MNREGA classified as Core of the Core itself is more than 10yr old. (b)    All government since the Vajpayee led NDA-1 government, have made related interventions through targeted programs at regular intervals. Many of these...

In the year 2015, the global leaders committed to an ambitious agenda of attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the year 2030. SDGs aim to improve economic, environmental and social aspects of the wellbeing of various societies. SDGs include 17 goals, 169 targets and 306 national indicators. Being the host to the second largest pool of population, India played a prominent role in the formulation of SDGs. Having committed to the SDGs, it is incumbent upon the government, both national and state, that the national development agenda is congruent with these Goals. While a majority of goals focus on making perceptible impact on the quality of life of underprivileged, sustainable economic development is the key underlying theme. It is incumbent upon the signatories to the charter of SGDs to ensure "decent employment and economic growth", development of "industry, innovation and infrastructure", development of "sustainable cities...